Background
Sr., David Keller Leighton, was born on June 22, 1922 in Edgewood, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Frank Kingsley and Irene (Keller) L.
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David Keller Leighton, Sr.
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Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1947. Doctor of Divinity, Virginia Theological Seminary, 1969.
Career
Personnel interviewer Ohio Rubber Company, Willoughby, 1947-1950. Assistant supervisor employment Pittsburgh plant Fisher Body division General Motors Corporation, 1950-1954. Ordained priest Episcopal Church, 1955.
Curate Calvary Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh, 1955-1956. Rector St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 1956-1959, Church of Holy Nativity, Baltimore, 1959-1963. Teacher sacred studies St. Paul Schools, Brooklandville, 1960-1963.
Archdeacon Episcopal Diocese Maryland, Baltimore, 1964-1968, bishop coadjutor, 1968-1972, bishop, 1972-1985. Vice president Diocesan Council Maryland, 1964-1972, president, 1972-1985. Vice president Cathedral chapter Maryland, 1968-1971.
Achievements
Membership
Chairman board Hannah More Academy, Reisterstown, Maryland, 1968-1974. Board directors Maryland Council Churches, St. Timothy's School, Stevenson, Maryland, Church Mission of Help, Baltimore. Board directors Church Home and Hospital, Baltimore, vice president, 1969-1985.
Board member University Baltimore Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member Engineering Society Baltimore, Cum Laude Society Baltimore, St. Andrews Society Clubs: Army-Navy.
Connections
Married Carolyn Ruth Smith, January 18, 1945. Children– Charlotte, David Keller, Nancy Elizabeth (Mistress Harold Otto Koenig).
